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Volvo to discontinue EX30 in US later this year
Swedish carmaker Volvo said on Monday it will discontinue the EX30, a small electric SUV, and the EX30 Cross Country in the US later this year.
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Swedish carmaker Volvo said on Monday it will discontinue the EX30, a small electric SUV, and the EX30 Cross Country in the US later this year.

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Political analyst Frans Cronje said billionaire Patrice Motsepe is the preferred candidate to become the new ANC leader and, ultimately, South Africa’s next president.
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The late Rev Jesse Jackson spent his life arguing that civil rights without economic justice are incomplete.
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South Africa
Nkosi has told evidence leader Adv Chaskalson that Gen Sibiya is fond of Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi

South Africa
Proceedings could not be finalised due to the absence of a senior prosecutor.

South Africa
The appeal follows the arrest of former Special Task Force member Matipandile Sotheni for the murder

South Africa
NAFCOC says budget should address joblessness and promote economic growth

World
Spain’s Prime Minister called U.S. strikes against Iran “unjustified.” When other foreigners in power have used similar language against the U.S. or Israel, they were sanctioned by the Treasury.
World
Bank of America has settled a civil lawsuit brought by women who accused the bank of facilitating their sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, court records showed.

World
Asia is feeling the energy shock of the war on Iran. NPR’s A Martinez talks to Sam Reynolds of the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.

World
Israel’s ground moves in Lebanon raise pressure on Western countries, Europeans leaders reject Trump’s demand to help with the Strait of Hormuz, blackout leaves millions without power in Cuba.

Africa
Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.

Africa
Fifa fines the Nigeria Football Federation and DR Congo Football Association for separate disciplinary breaches by supporters.

Africa
Some 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have recruited to fight in Ukraine – many say they were lured under false pretences.

Africa
Marius van der Merwe was shot dead three weeks after accusing police officers of killing a robbery suspect.

Business
Minister of Sports, Art and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has revealed that 290 people participated in public consultations six years ago to change East London’s name to KuGompo City.
Business

Business
Old Mutual has lowered the carrying value of OM Bank by R3 billion, with the bank’s capital requirements set to be higher than the company initially thought.
Business

Politics
COPE leader Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota was buried in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Politics
Court hears Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma’s bid to review Justice Khampepe’s refusal to recuse herself.

Politics
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry continues cross-examination of Sgt Fannie Nkosi.

Politics
The Madlanga Inquiry heard how six police officers were sent to Kroonstad event to arrest Khawula

Sport
In only his second UFC fight, undefeated Briton Luke Riley will take on Michael Aswell Jr in the co-headline bout at O2 Arena on Saturday.

Sport
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made a couple of interesting selections for the latest national alignment camp.

Sport
It was a week full of stunning strikes and headline moments, but how well do you remember last week’s Champions League last-16 first leg matches?

Sport
The Springboks have welcomed two more uncapped players into their planning for the season as a virtual alignment camp starts on Tuesday.
Education
Leaders and parents worry that a widening economic divide amid the current affordability crisis could amplify the role that money plays in access to a robust education in New York.
Education
After the University of Florida restricted the Republican organization from operating on campus, the group sued the university arguing its First Amendment rights were violated.

Education
Time is running out to find agreement on areas such as tuition fees EU citizens would pay in Britain and rules for food safety
The EU is hoping to urgently reboot talks on the “reset” of relations with the UK as negotiations are in danger of foundering before a planned July summit.
At a public meeting of the EU-UK parliamentary partnership assembly in Brussels, the European Commission...
Education
The documentary about Vladimir V. Putin’s wartime indoctrination of Russian schoolchildren won an Oscar at Sunday’s Academy Awards.

Lifestyle
Colour, cut and comfort remain the cornerstone of a winning matric dance dress
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
The City of Cape Town is calling on locals to share their knowledge and memories of Miller’s Point as part of its conservation project.

Lifestyle
South African born Hollywood actor Arnold Vosloo announced his younger partner’s pregnancy, months after filing for divorce from his wife.

Entertainment
The winner will perform at ULTRA South Africa 2026 and receive additional prizes.

Entertainment
There are also ‘recalls’ for World Cup winners Herschel Jantjies and Lukhanyo Am.

Entertainment
Police said investigations remain ongoing.

Entertainment
Municipal employees racked up 142 490 sick leave days in the 2024/25 financial year.
Science/Tech
It used to be common wisdom that leaving your phone charging overnight degrades the battery. But handset design has evolved to mitigate the harm caused by constant charging.

Science/Tech
The US company’s Equity Equivalent Investment Programme proposal is being considered for compliance and its impact on addressing the country’s socio-economic priorities.

Science/Tech
A PwC analysis shows technology investment is accelerating as incumbents face pressure from challenger banks.

Science/Tech
South African property portal MyProperty has introduced AI voice search, becoming the first property platform in Africa to allow users to find homes by simply speaking to the website. The new technology forms part of a major upgrade that moves the South African portal onto the MyProperty Africa platform, a next-generation system designed to make it […]
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa’s pre-owned car industry experienced tremendous growth last month.

Motoring
A key Middle East oil handling port has resumed some operations despite the ongoing conflict.
Health
Ruling on a lawsuit brought by several prominent medical organizations, a district court said the federal government did not base its decisions on science in limiting Covid shots and changing the childhood immunization schedule.

Health
BBC Health Correspondent Dominic Hughes explains the signs to look out for.
Health
A draft State Department memo outlines ways the Trump administration may ratchet up pressure on the African country by ending health support “on a massive scale.”
Health
Most groups defended their support for medical intervention. But the Society for Plastic Surgeons broke with the consensus.